June 12, 2014 at 6:30 PM - June 12, 2014 Regular Meeting

Rationale:  It is 6:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the June 12, 2014 meeting.  Notice of this meeting has been advertised in the Grand Island Independent, which is the District's designated method of giving notice of these meetings.

We want those in attendance to know that copies of the Open Meetings Act are available at the entrance to the Board Room.  If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so.  We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now so that you may be recognized during the Public Forum part of our meeting.  These forms are also located by the entry doors of this room.

Mrs. Wagner, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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The Mission  

Every Student, Every Day, a Success
Within the Grand Island Public Schools,
- every student will be taught to read, write, and communicate effectively; solve problems; acquire and apply knowledge; and demonstrate mastery through performance to the best of the student's abilities;  
- every student will be treated with fairness and dignity;
- every student will experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success; and
- every student will develop responsibility and show respect for others as well as oneself.  
In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds.

Rationale:  The first item on the agenda tonight is the Consent Agenda.  The Consent Agenda to be approved is as follows:

(items read.)

This is the Consent Agenda as published.  Would anyone like to remove any items or add any items to the Consent Agenda? 

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Rationale:  Mr. Doug Evans with Research and Associates will be presenting on the survey results from the recently conducted community phone survey.  The topic of the survey was education in Grand Island and the upcoming referendum needs.

Rationale:  The Extra Standard Committee has met and recommends changes to the Extra Standard Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year totaling $ 28,064.  A detailed summary of those changes is attached.

Rationale:  Mrs. Spellman, Nutrition Services Director, will present the Meal Price Proposal for the 2014-2015 school year, as well as the Meal Price Survey for 2014-2015.

Rationale:  The City of Grand Island is requesting a permanent easement and a temporary easement from the Grand Island Public School District in order to construct a 48" interceptor sewer line across a portion of the eastern and northern sides of the Knickrehm grade school property.  The permanent easement is a 40 foot wide easement and the temporary easement is a 20 foot wide easement.  See attached tract drawing for easement locations.  The construction of this line will be completed when the Knickrehm Elementary School is not in session.  The construction will occur between mid-May 2015 and mid-August 2015.

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Maggie Mintken, Greg Morrow, Audrey Smalley, Trisha Paul, and Greg Ulmer from the GISH School Improvement Team will share information on the AdvancEd Accreditation visit. The team will present the school improvement process and findings from the visit.

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AdvancED School Accreditation provides a national protocol for schools committed to systemic, systematic, and sustainable continuous improvement. The process invites school personnel to collaborate in reviewing the quality and impact of the organization’s operational systems and their contributions to teaching and learning. The process supports, enhances, and stimulates growth and improvement throughout the school. The application requires Board approval. The fee to be a member includes access to stakeholder surveys (student, parent, community members, certified and classified staff). If approved, the amount of $2675.00 will be paid from the General Fund.  Board members will be asked for approval on this item at next month's meeting.

Rationale:  The Kneale Building leadership team began a process of evaluating programs and resources utilized in the District beginning in December 2013.  A vision statement was developed that supports Board approved belief statements.  The work to date was shared with building administrators during their retreat held on the 29th of May.

Rationale:  Revisions to the Student/Parent Handbook for the 2014-2015 school year will be reviewed for approval.

Rationale:  The middle school technology planning committee decided it was essential to develop a parent/student handbook for the middle school 1:1 program.  The middle school team has spent the last three months writing the handbook. Once the final draft was created two middle school parents were invited to provide feedback on the handbook. The feedback the team received from the parent participants was invaluable. Moving forward, the middle school team is confident in the foundation this handbook creates for a successful 1:1 middle school program. Committee members include: Stacy Sybrandts - 6th Grade, Kim Madison - 7th Grade, Jody Nielsen - 8th Grade, Kirk Ramsey - Guidance Counselor, Lori Toepfer - Integration Specialist, Brian Kort - Middle School Administrator, 2 Parents of Middle School students.

Rationale:  Grand Island Public Schools in cooperation with Saint Francis Medical Center (The Physician Network) operates a Student Wellness Center on the campus of Grand Island Senior High School.  As part of the cooperating activities both parties enter into a formal lease agreement for the space used by the Student Wellness Center.  The lease needs renewed and a proposed amendment to the current lease agreement is attached for the Board of Education's consideration.  The amendment extends the current agreement for a three year period from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015.  All other terms and conditions of the current lease remain in effect and unchanged.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Facility and Finance Committee.  From this committee, there is also a possibility of a presentation and recommendation for action on any item which might have recently arisen requiring a short turn around time frame.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Teaching and Learning Committee.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Personnel Committee.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Policy Committee.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the Grand Island Education Foundation.

Rationale:  A quarterly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the NASB Board of Directors.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Public Relations Committee.